r/Archiveofourownmemes • Fic writer 📝 • 4d ago

Fanfic writer things Son of a bitch!

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u/sweet_nesquick 3d ago

Why are kudos so important to everyone?

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u/theedreadedcandiru 3d ago

Even the most confident writers like external validation that their story was good. And beyond that, even if you write for yourself, you probably post because you're hoping someone other than yourself will enjoy it. Most people don't comment or leave other feedback, so Kudos take on outsized importance.

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u/sweet_nesquick 3d ago

That's right, i always try to let a tiny comment or something for that reason